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Regularly give your boots a thorough cleaning, conditioning or shining using only products and brushes designed specifically for boot leather. Do not use glycerin soap, a tack cleaner or a household cleaner on any part of your boot or its sole.
You’ll want to wipe dirt, manure and horse sweat from the surface of your boots after every ride using a barely damp cloth or sponge. If there’s dirt on the welt stitching and zipper, try using a soft-bristled brush. Use a stiff-bristled brush to remove caked material from outsoles. Keep in mind that any contaminants left on boot leather leech moisture, promote cracking and weaken or rot the stitching. Additionally, hardened dust and dirt from previous rides cause premature wear and abrasions, and grit in zipper teeth can prevent proper functioning. If you wear spurs, unbuckle the spur straps to clean the leather underneath them.
You’ll want to use a soft rag to apply a boot cream or boot polish to the clean, dry leather. Let the product absorb into the leather for several minutes and avoid putting polish on zipper teeth. Buff boots with a polishing brush followed by buffing with another clean rag until the boot is shiny. Be sure to use a gentle brush to remove polish from welt stitching. Always check to see what kind of polish and brush your boot manufacturer recommends. Some manufacturers supply products that work best on their boot leather.
For thorough zipper care, vacuum or brush away debris before applying a thin coat of Zipper-Ease®, the stick lubricant that rubs on like a crayon and extends the life of your zippers.
Shipping to the 48 Contiguous U.S. states
Method | Under $45 | Over $45 | DETAILS: MOST IN-STOCK ORDERS SHIP WITHIN 1-2 BUSINESS DAYS |
Economy | $5.95 | FREE | Order arrives 2-9 business days from shipment date depending on receipt location (in the 48 states and does not include oversized items). Carrier = USPS, Fedex, or UPS, whichever is most economical. Delivery window not guaranteed. |
Standard Ground | $12.95 | $5.00 | Order arrives 2-5 business days (Monday-Friday) from shipment date. Not available for shipments to P.O. Boxes. |
Guaranteed 3-business day | $19.95 | $12.00 | Orders are prioritized to arrive within 3 business days (Monday-Friday) if the order is placed by 2pm ET, Monday-Friday. If you need an expedited order between 3-4pm ET, please call customer service. Not available for shipments to P.O. Boxes. |
Guaranteed 2-business day | $24.95 | $17.00 | Orders are prioritized to arrive within 2 business days (Monday-Friday) if the order is placed by 2pm ET, Monday-Friday. If you need an expedited order between 3-4pm ET, please call customer service. Not available for shipments to P.O. Boxes. |
Guaranteed Next business day | $34.95 | $27.00 | Orders are prioritized to arrive on the next business day (Monday-Friday) if the order is placed by 2pm ET, Monday-Friday. If you need an expedited order between 3-4pm ET, please call customer service. Not available for shipments to P.O. Boxes. |
Guaranteed Next Day Saturday | $49.95 | $42.00 | Orders are prioritized to arrive on Saturday if the order is placed by 2pm ET on Friday. Not available for shipments to P.O. Boxes. |
Over-sized Items: Free standard shipping to the contiguous 48 states, applies to items FedEx deems “normal & customary” in size and weight. Large, bulky, or odd-shaped items may be subject to FedEx Oversize/Overweight charges.
“Business days” = Monday – Friday
When calculating shipping time, please use the next business day to start the clock for all orders received AFTER 2pm ET.
Shipping to AK, HI, PR and VI
Shipments to Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands ship via FedEx where service is available. Now offering 2 Business Day and Next Business Day shipping options. For questions please call or email us for a shipping quote.
Ship Method | Under $45 | Over $45 | Details |
Standard | $24.95 | $17.00 | Order arrives 6-9 business days (Monday-Friday) from shipment date depending on receipt location. These orders typically ship within 24-48 hours of the order being placed. |
Guaranteed 2 Business Days | $44.95 | $37.00 | Orders are prioritized to arrive within 2 business days (Monday-Friday) if the order is placed by 2pm ET. Not available for shipments to P.O. Boxes. |
Guaranteed Next Business Day | $54.95 | $47.00 | Orders are prioritized to arrive on the next business day (Monday-Friday) if the order is placed by 2pm ET. Not available for shipments to P.O. Boxes. |
The Easiest and Best Guarantee in The Business
Shop with 100% confidence at Dressage Extensions If something doesn’t fit you or your horse, return your original purchase within a year, and we’ll make it right with a refund, exchange or replacement.
Our experience as riders and horse owners ourselves is that in most situations a year’s time is fair enough to evaluate proper fit and function. PLUS: For manufacturer’s defects, we’ll extend the manufacturer’s warranty to a maximum of 24 months, regardless of their individual policies. (AND: Manufacturer warranties longer than 24 months will be honored and supported by us as well up to the length of those warranties).
Exceptions: Safety items such as helmets and protective vests may only be returned within 30 days, with their original tags intact. Saddles and riding boots may be returned within the one year period, but are subject to a prorated refund based on usage. Used saddles may be returned for 30 days only. For everyone’s protection, treats and vet meds which have been opened are not returnable, and returned blankets must clean and free of debris. Click here for our full Return Policy.
Click here to find out if your store is curbside pick-up, shop by appointment, or fully open.
Make your Curbside order easy and Contactless:
1. Download the Curbside Delivery form
2. Fill out your order. Do NOT include credit card info.
3. Take a picture with your phone or scan it
4. Email the form to your local Dover Saddlery Store
5. We’ll contact you to confirm & get your payment info.
Dear Customers,
We would like to inform you there has been a recall on the 6 lb. German Horse Muffins, manufactured November 29, 2018, lot # 8333, due to a quality control problem. The lot number can be found at the bottom of the bag on a small white sticker. The company believes this is an isolated incident but we want to make you aware as an additional precaution. Please contact us at DoverSaddlery.com/chat or email customerservice@doversaddlery.com with questions.
We thank you and appreciate your patience while we catch up on our returns processing. We are slowed down due to COVID-19 and staffing constraints. We expect returns and refunds to take 10-14 days for processing once the package is received at our Massachusetts warehouse. You will receive an email notification when your return has been processed. Where is my Refund or Exchange? *Please note: Your refund may take several business days from the time your return is processed until you see the refund in your financial institution* How it works:
- Your return is shipped back to our warehouse in Massachusetts. It arrives in Massachusetts 2-10 business days after you ship it back depending on your geographic shipping location.
- Once your return is delivered to Dressage Extensions, your request for a refund or exchange is processed in 1-2 business days.
Refunds:
- Your refund is processed, and information is sent from Dressage Extensions to your financial institution.
- Your refund will be accepted by your financial institution and show on your account in 1-4 business days. (This varies depending on your financial institution’s policy and processing time)
Exchanges:
- Your exchange item is processed depending on availability and is shipped from our warehouse within 48 business hours from the time the exchange order is placed. Items shipping from the manufacturer may take a bit longer.
- Your exchange order is shipped to you via standard shipping and should arrive in 2-9 business days depending on your geographic location.
Dressage Extensions supports USEF Riders! Enjoy 10% OFF from us for being a member of USEF and get everything you need for your next ride. How To Get Your USEF Member Discount Online:
1. Add items to your cart
2. Proceed to checkout
3. On checkout page, enter CMXUSEF into the promotion code box. Press apply, the discount will be automatically applied.
4. Be sure to enter your USEF # into the comment box.
5. Proceed to payment & place your order!
*Cannot be combined with other offers.
How To Get Your Military Discount Online:
1. Add items to your cart
2. Proceed to checkout
3. On checkout page, enter CMXMILITARY into the promotion code box. Press apply, the discount will be automatically applied.
4. Be sure to enter your Military DoD# into the comment box.
5. Proceed to payment & place your order!